METHOD TO INSTRUCT A CAREGIVER ON THE CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a separate case for the care of babies that includes a box that has a later use. The separate case for baby care is especially useful for babies who use diapers and similar absorbent articles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Almost always, the birth of a child is one of the most important and happy moments in the life of parents. The happiness that a parent can feel for the birth of a child can be marred by considerable tension and anxiety, especially in the case of new parents who have not developed the skills necessary to care for a newborn. Many times, parents are confused about certain basic issues of baby care such as food, hygiene and development. Added to this confusion is an overload of information provided through means such as promotions, samples, offers, brochures, books, television and other means of communication. The combination of parents' own confusion about the care of the baby and the overload of information they receive makes parents often make decisions about the care of the baby based on the need rather than on the analysis of the information received. Manufacturers of products designed for babies often carry out extensive research that includes the growth and development of babies, in order to design better products. Consequently, these manufacturers have valuable and useful information related to infants and young children. This information may include topics such as baby characteristics, developmental patterns and the like. In view of the extensive research on the growth and development of babies, practical instruction and counseling can also be provided. That practical instruction and advice can include advice on the care, feeding, health and hygiene of babies, and the like. The problem for manufacturers of baby products is how to convey to parents the results of their extensive research and ideas. Manufacturers of baby products have tried to implement various strategies to convey their wealth of information and knowledge in a way that is useful, interesting and instructive for parents. A commonly used way to transmit information is to provide parents with information on critical points of the baby's life or care needs. For example, parents often receive information related to the care of the newborn while they are in the motherhood and especially when they are in maternity for the delivery. Unfortunately, as the number of manufacturers of baby care products that provide more information to parents while they are in motherhood increases, the more valuable information for parents tends to get lost in the information overload. Therefore, for manufacturers of products for the care of babies it is convenient to differentiate their information, knowledge and products from those usually distributed to parents. A mechanism that manufacturers of baby care products use to convey their information and products consists of delivering samples of products related to the care of the newborn such as diapers, wipes, bottle preparations, ointments, and the like. The number of samples of these items such as diapers and wipes tends to be limited and therefore parents have little chance to try the product and learn about it. In general, a sample pack containing 1 or 2 diapers is not enough for parents to know the exclusive benefits provided by the diaper. furtherIn the case of new parents, this may be the first time they put on a diaper. It is possible that new parents need to change diapers many times before they feel safe. A sample container that contains a small amount of diapers may not be sufficient. Manufacturers of baby care products have not been able to provide information that encourages parents to use the information for a long period of time. In general, educational pamphlets, information sent by post and brochures are thrown away. The information provided through the media is often forgotten and not easily recovered. The sample products are used and discarded. In view of the deficiencies identified above, the present invention provides a method for transmitting an informational message to parents for a prolonged period. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method for instructing a caregiver about the care and development of the baby that includes the steps of preparing an independent kit for the care of the baby, providing a caregiver with that independent kit for the care of the baby and Allow the caregiver to use that case.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for instructing a caregiver about the care and development of the baby, wherein said method comprises the steps of preparing a separate kit for the care of the baby comprising a storage box; that box is suitable for an initial use of storing at least one baby care product and a later use of storing at least one later item, at least one baby care product and at least one educational accessory; provide a caregiver with that separate kit for baby care and allow the caregiver to use that kit. In one embodiment, the baby care product may include diapers and / or wipes. In one modality, the subsequent article is a memory related to the baby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a form of a separate baby care kit illustrated ready to be worn. Figure 2 is an exploded view of a form of an independent baby care kit shown ready for use. Figure 3 is an exploded view of a modality of an independent case for the care of the baby that shows the content of this modality. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a mode of the box in its later use as a box for storing photographs.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As used herein, the term "absorbent article" refers to devices that absorb and contain body exudates and, more specifically, refers to devices that are placed against or in proximity to the user's body to absorb and contain the various exudates discharged from the body. The term "absorbent article" includes devices such as incontinence briefs, incontinence underwear, absorbent attachments, underpants (for example, underpants are also commonly referred to as "closed diapers," "presumed diapers," "diapers. type short, "" training shorts "and" diapers-panties "), diapers and linings. As used herein, the term "disposable" describes absorbent articles that are not generally intended to be washed or otherwise restored or reused as absorbent articles (ie, they are intended to be discarded after a period of time). only use and, preferably, recycled, converted into fertilizer or in any other way discarded in a manner compatible with the environment). As used herein, the term "developmental stages" or "developmental stage" refers to the level of emotional and cognitive maturity and / or physical abilities of an individual or a baby and includes locomotion, mobility, motor skills. and coordination. As used herein, the term "baby-related memory" refers to any item that is kept as a memory of a baby's past. It is usually the caregiver and more specifically one of the parents who is responsible for keeping those items. Memories related to the baby may include, for example, photographs, birth certificates, handprints, footprints, clothing, hair strands, newborn identification bracelets, notes or reflections from the caregiver, booties, hats, and Similary. As used herein, the term "caregiver" refers to a person who is responsible for the care needs of a baby. Usually, the caregiver is the person in charge of changing the baby's diapers. The caregiver may include, for example, one of the parents, one of the grandparents, a relative, a caregiver, a babysitter, a preschool teacher, and the like. The caregiver is the person most likely to use the case of the present invention. As used herein, the term "baby" refers to a child who still needs to use an absorbent article at least once a week to absorb and contain the various exudates. The term "baby" may include, for example, newborns, premature babies, infants, children who start walking and incontinent children. As used herein, the term "graphic" refers to any design, pattern or the like that is visible or that becomes visible and specifically includes text messages consisting of one or more alphanumeric symbols, pictorial images consisting of one or more drawings, and combinations of these. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a separate baby care kit 10 having a subsequent use. Generally, as illustrated in Figure 1, the case 10 may include a storage box 12 having an initial storage use of at least one baby care product and a subsequent storage use of a later article. The subsequent article can be any article that can be contained within the box 12. The subsequent article can be chosen by the caregivers, but possible articles that can be stored later can be suggested. In one embodiment, the case 10 has the subsequent use of storing one or more memories related to the baby. The case 10 may comprise a lid 14 releasably attached to the storage case 12. The case 10 may also have a carrier handle 20. The storage case 12 may be any type of container suitable for initially storing one or more products for baby care and can later be used to store one or more memories related to the baby. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the case 10 of Figure 1 with the handle 20 and the lid 14 separated from the case 12. Figure 2 is an exploded view illustrating the case 10 of Figure 1. In the embodiment Shown in Figure 1, the box 12 is shown as a hexahedral solid, that is, a three-dimensional figure having length, width and depth and comprising six quadrilateral faces. The box 12 can have a bottom wall 30 joined to four side walls 32 ad to form an interior space 18 (as illustrated in Figure 2) of the storage box 12. The lid 14 can form the sixth face of the box 12. Although the dimensions of the storage box 12 should not be considered as limiting, the box 12 may have an interior space 18 of sufficient size to store at least one product for the care of the baby and, in a later use, a memory related to the baby. In some embodiments, the size of the box 12 allows it to be used initially to store a product for baby care and the empty space (ie, the space not occupied by the product for the care of the baby) is minimal. The hexahedral shape and the size of the box 12 are advantageous since they allow to store one or more products for the care of the baby and the subsequent storage of one or more memories of the baby while being easy to order on shelves, transport and supply. However, it could be clearly recognized that the shape of the storage box 12 is not limited to the hexahedral shape illustrated in Figure 1. Alternatively, the storage box 12 can be of any other size as long as the box 12 is suitable for storing a product for the care of the baby and, in its later use, a memory related to the baby. For example, the box 12 can have five side walls in such a way as to form a prism whose base has the shape of a pentagon. As illustrated in Figure 2, the box 12 may have one or more dividers 17. The divider 17 allows a greater partition of the interior space 18 of the box 12. The divider 17 may be made of the same materials as the box 12. The divider 17 can be attached to the box 12 or it can be removable in such a way that a caregiver can customize the box 12 for the later use of storing memories related to the baby. The divider 17 may be in the necessary location so that each baby care product 40 is stored within a compartment. The divider 17 can also be located in such a way as to optimize the space for later storage of memories related to the baby. In the modality illustrated in Figure 2, the divider 17 covers practically the entire width and depth of the box 12 and divides the box into two compartments of approximately the same dimensions. Since the storage box 12 has an initial use and a subsequent use, the box 12 can be made of a relatively durable material. Examples of such durable materials include cardboard, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic, synthetic materials, and other rigid and durable materials. The storage box 12 may include a graphic 26, ideally on an external surface of the box 12. The graphic 26 may be one color or several colors. The graphic 26 can be retouched, that is, the caregiver can customize the graphic 26. Custom graphics can include graphics that the caregiver can modify by means of coloring, writing, placing stamps, adhesive labels, or the like. In one modality, the custom graphic can include a graph in which the caregiver can write personalized information such as name, date of birth, time of birth, eye color, weight, height of baby, and similar . The box 12 may have a lid 14. The lid 14, as illustrated in Figure 1, is in the closed position such that the lid 14 together with the bottom wall 30 and the side walls 32 ad provide a partial physical limit or total to the interior space 18 of the box 12. The lid 14 can be reversibly coupled to the storage box 12 to allow access to the interior space 18 through an opening of the box 19. The lid 14 can include a surface upper 15 and four tabs 16 ad extending downwardly from the upper surface 15. In the closed position, the lid 14 engages the case 12 such that each of the tabs 16 ad overlaps each lateral wall 32. ad in a one-to-one relationship. The upper surface 16 can serve practically as the sixth upper surface of the hexagonal shaped case 12. As illustrated in Figure 2, the lid 14 is in the open position, ie separated from the case 12. When the lid 14 is in open position allows access to the interior space 18 of the box 12 through the opening 19 of the box. As illustrated, the lid can be a structure separate from the box 12. In another embodiment, the lid 14 can be integrated with the box 12 in such a way that the lid 14 is attached to the box 12. For example, the lid 14 it can be attached to one of the side walls 32 of the box 12 by means of hinges. The cover 14 joined by means of hinges can be provided in any form well known in the industry as the form of the box 12 from a single piece of material that is cut and folded into a hexahedral shape. In another example, the lid 14 could be cut and bent in such a way that a flange 16 is hinged to the upper surface 15 of the lid 14. The hinged flange 16 can then be fixed to the side wall 32 of the box 12 by any means known in the industry. The lid 14 may be of the proper size to substantially cover the opening of the box 19. While the dimensions of the lid are not limiting, the lid 14 may generally be of adequate size to fit snugly into the box 12. lid 14 can be made of a relatively durable material such as cardboard, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic, synthetic materials and other rigid and sufficiently durable materials. Generally, the lid 14 is made of the same material as the box 12. In some embodiments of the present invention, the case 10 may not include the lid 14. The lid 14 may include a graphic on the lid 28. The graph of the lid 28 can be of one color or of several colors. The graphic on the cover 28 can be customized, that is, the caregiver can customize the graphic on the cover 28. Custom graphics can include graphics that the caregiver can modify by means of coloring, writing, placing stamps, stickers, or the like. In a modality, the custom chart can include a chart in which the caregiver can write personalized information such as name, date of birth, time of birth, eye color, weight, baby height, and similar . The graphic on the lid 28 may be similar to the graphic 26. The box 12 and / or the lid 14 may include a window through which the caregiver can visually perceive the contents of the case 10 without opening the case and / or removing the case. top. Within the context of this description, the contents of the box are visually perceptible if the window can transmit light and an observer can differentiate the contents of the box 12 and / or the lid 14. The window can be a cutout in the box 12 and / or lid 14, wherein the material from which the box 12 is made and / or the lid 14 is removed, omitted or removable. The window can be made of a material that is practically transparent so that the caregiver can see and distinguish the contents in it. A suitable transparent material can be a polyethylene film or a film laminate such as a low density polyethylene (LDPE) film, a LDPE / linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) film laminate, a LDPE film laminate / medium density polyethylene (MDPE), a laminate of LDPE high density polyethylene (HDPE) film or similar. The handle 20 can be provided to facilitate the caretaker carrying the case 10. As illustrated in Figure 2, the handle 20 can be an overwrap structure surrounding at least a portion of the case 12. The handle 20 can have a shape substantially rectangular as illustrated; however, the shape of the handle may be different. The handle may comprise two distal surfaces 22, 23. Each of the distal surfaces 22, 23 may comprise an opening 24 useful for the caregiver to use as a fastening point. The handle 20 can surround the box 12 in such a way that the two distal surfaces 22, 23 face each other and the openings 24 are aligned. The handle 20 can be fixed to the box 12 in a permanent or removable manner. For example, the handle 20 may be a different structure that is fixed to the box 12 by means well known in the industry such as an adhesive. In another embodiment, the handle can be integrated into the box 12. For example, the handle 20 can be provided during the process of forming the box 12 from a single piece of material that is cut and folded to form the box 12 and also the handle 20. The handle 20 can be made of various materials such as cardboard, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic, synthetic materials such as polymer films and other sufficiently rigid and durable materials. Figure 3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the case 10 of the present invention illustrating the contents of the case 10 of Figure 2 without the handle 20. It is noted that the interior space 18 of the case 12 stores at least one product for baby care 40 (illustrated as a plurality of wipes 42 contained within a container 44 and a plurality of absorbent articles such as diapers 50). It is also shown that the interior space 18 of the box 12 stores an educational accessory 60. The case 10 comprises at least one baby care product 40. The baby care product 40 can be any item mostly used for care of the baby that includes articles related to hygiene, food, safety, health, and the like. Baby care products 40 may include absorbent articles (eg, diapers, underpants and the like), wipes, powders, ointments, medicaments, hair brushes, baby bottles, pacifiers, bath mittens, towels, disinfectants , soap, baby cleaners, baby shampoo, baby lotion, sponges, bibs, eye drops, nasal aspirators, thermometers, diapers, diaper bags, and the like. The baby care products 40 included in the case 10 can be provided for a specific purpose of the baby's care, such as feeding, bathing, changing diapers, aging and the like or they can include a mixture of products for the care of the baby. 40 baby for different purposes. For example, the baby care products 40 intended for diapering could include diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointments, hand sanitizers, exchangers, waste bags, and the like. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 3, baby care products 40 include wipes 42 and diapers 50. Case 10 may contain one or more absorbent articles such as disposable diapers 50. Diapers 50 and similar disposable absorbent articles are very known in the industry. The illustrative structure of the diaper is specified in U.S. Pat. num. 3,860,003; 4,636,207; 4,695,278; 4,704,115; 4,795,454; 4,900,317; 4,909,803 (republished as USRE34920); 5,085,654; 5,492,751; 6,476,288; and SIR H1630. The illustrative structure of the underpants is described in U.S. Pat. num. 5,246,433; 5,569,234;
6,120,487; 6,120,489; 4,940,464; 5,092,861; 5,897,545; 5,957,908; and in the U.S. patent application. no. of series 10/171, 249. In one embodiment, the case 10 may contain more than one diaper 50. In other embodiments, the case 10 may contain ten (10) or more diapers 50. The case 10 may contain twenty (20) or more diapers 50. The case 10 preferably contains a sufficient quantity of diapers 50 so that the caregiver can have a prolonged contact time with the diapers 50. The extended contact time means that a sufficient quantity of diapers 50 is provided for use for several days. That sufficient quantity of diapers 50 allows the caregiver to know by means of the action; that is, when the caregiver wears several diapers 50 he can learn about the unique characteristics of those diapers. In addition, a sufficient amount of diapers allows the caregiver to know the performance of diapers 50 under different conditions of use. For example, it is almost certain that diapers 50 will be loaded with more body exudates during nighttime use when changes are less frequent. During daytime use, the diapers 50 are subjected to a greater tension related to the activity and movement of the baby. The inclusion of a sufficient quantity of diapers 50 will help the caregiver to know the performance characteristics of the diaper in those different conditions of use. The diapers 50 contained within the case 10 can be designed for babies of any size. Diapers 50 of different sizes can be provided within the case 10. In general, the size of the diapers 50 is related to the weight of the baby. An illustrative range of sizes could include 0-4.5 kg (0-10 pounds), 4-6 kg (8-14 pounds), 5-8 kg (12-18 pounds), 7-13 kg (16-28 pounds) , 10-17 kg (22-37 pounds), 12+ kg (27 or more pounds) and 16+ kg (35 or more pounds). These intervals could be categorized qualitatively as newborn, size 1, size 2, size 3, size 4, size 5 and size 6, respectively. These intervals are usually provided as a guide for parents to select the most suitable diaper for their baby, and it should be mentioned that a baby of a certain weight can wear a diaper of a size range that does not cover that baby's weight . In one embodiment of the invention, the case 10 contains diapers for newborns. That case 10 containing 50 diapers for newborns may be convenient for caregivers of a newborn baby. The diapers 50 can be packaged as a separate unit. The independent unit is formed by a plurality of diapers 50 joined together to improve the supply and handling. In one embodiment, the independent unit is formed by several diapers 50 joined together as an entity and covered by a thermoplastic film overwrap as described in U.S. Pat. no. 5,934,470 issued to Bauer et al. on August 10, 1999. Evidently other means are contemplated to obtain an independent unit. For example, the overwrap can comprise various materials including, but not limited to, thermoplastic films, non-woven fabrics, woven fabrics, aluminum foil, fabrics, papers, cardboard, elastics, cords, belts, and combinations thereof. The overwrap can join and / or cover the plurality of diapers 50 in whole or in part. Other suitable packaging and packaging methods are described in U.S. Pat. no. 5,050,742 granted to D.R. Muckenfuhs on September 24, 1991 and in U.S. Pat. no. 5,054,619 granted to D.R. Muckenfuhs on October 8, 1991. In addition, the independent unit may contain multiple overwraps. For example, a plurality of diapers 50 may be packaged with an overwrap of thermoplastic film and then a plurality of diapers wrapped in film may be overwrapped in a cardboard box or in a second overwrap of thermoplastic film. The overwrap can contain a window through which the caregiver can visually perceive the diapers 50 that are inside the overwrap without opening or breaking that overwrap. Within the context of this description, diapers 50 are visually perceptible if the window can transmit light and an observer can differentiate the contents within the overwrap. The window may be a cut out of the overwrap, where the material from which the overwrap is made is removed, omitted or removable. The window can be made of a substantially transparent material such that the caregiver can see and distinguish the diapers 50 contained within the overwrap. A suitable transparent material can be a polyethylene film or a film laminate such as a low density polyethylene (LDPE) film, a LDPE / linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) film laminate, a LDPE film laminate / medium density polyethylene (MDPE), a laminate of LDPE / high density polyethylene (HDPE) film or similar. In one embodiment, the overwrap window is located near the window of the box 12 and / or lid 14 such that the caregiver can see the diapers 50 without opening the box 12, lid 14 and / or the overwrap. In another embodiment, the independent unit may contain an opening means to allow access to the diapers 50. To access the article it may be necessary to activate the case 10 (for example, opening a lid, removing a panel, etc.). Typical aperture includes a virtually continuous line of brittleness, such as perforations within the overwrap of thermoplastic film. An illustrative opening means is presented in the U.S. patent application. no. 5,036,978 issued to Frank et al. on August 6, 1991. The independent unit may not have a specific means of opening or cutting. For example, a non-perforated thermoplastic film overwrap can be opened by tearing the film which thereby allows access to the diapers 50. The case 10 can contain one or more wipes 42. The wipes 42 are very known in the industry and may also be mentioned as wet cleansing wipes, dry wipes, pre-moistened wipes, handkerchiefs, and the like. Wipes 42 are commonly used to clean the anus, perineum, perianal and perineal area and external genitals after defecation or urination. The wipes 42 are especially useful and frequently used to clean the baby when changing the diaper. Wipes 42 can be made of a material impregnated with a liquid or semi-liquid composition. Generally, the material of the wipes 42 is soft and flexible. The material can have relatively high values of texture, caliper and volume for greater absorbency and cleanliness. The liquid or semi-liquid composition impregnated in the wipe can improve the cleanliness, the softness of the skin and / or the condition of the skin. The illustrative structure of the wipe is specified in U.S. Pat. num. 4,732,797; 4,741, 944; 4,772,501; 4,865,221; 4,904,524; 5,629,081; 5,648,083; 5,863,663; 5,871, 763; 6,060,149; 6,083,854; 6,623,834; and 6,733,773. The illustrative structure of the wipe is also specified in U.S. patent application Ser. no. 10/883314 titled "Composition for Wet Wipes that Enhances the Efficacy of Cleansing While Being Gentle to the Skin" (Composition for pre-moistened cleansing wipes that improves the effectiveness of cleansing and does not irritate the skin) presented on July 1, 2004 to from GE Deckner et al. In one embodiment, the case 10 may contain more than one wipe 42. The case 10 may contain twenty (20) or more wipes 42. In another embodiment, the case 10 may contain forty (40) or more wipes 42. The case 10 preferably contains a sufficient amount of wipes 42 so that the caregiver can have a prolonged contact time with the wipes 42. The extended contact time means that a sufficient quantity of wipes 42 is provided for use for several days. It is believed that a longer contact with a product allows caregivers to better understand the benefits of that product. By providing the caregiver with a sufficient quantity of wipes 42, the caregiver can learn by means of the action; that is, the caregiver can learn from the unique characteristics of the wipes 42 by being given several wipes 42 to use. The wipes 42 can be packaged in a container 44. The package 44 provides a means for holding the wipes 42 in such a way as to improve handling and delivery. The package 44 that contains the wipes 42 also prevents the liquid or semi-liquid composition impregnated in the wipe from evaporating or otherwise dissociating from the wipe. The package 44 can be made of a rigid or flexible material. In one embodiment, the package 44 is made of any suitable plastic material. Suitable plastics include polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate and high density polyethylene. The package 44 can be of any shape, for example a cuboid, a rectangular solid, a cylinder and the like. In one embodiment, the package 44 is a rectangular solid and may be formed of a body and a lid. The container body 46 may have an interior space for storing one or more wipes 42 and an opening of the container. The opening of the package allows a caregiver to access the wipes 42. The package 44 may also include a lid of the package 48. The lid of the package 48 is usually mounted on the body of the package 46 and may be attached thereto by means of wires , pressure fittings, ribs that fit together, friction gears, adhesives and the like. The lid of the container 48 may be attached to the body of the container 46 by a hinge mechanism as illustrated in U.S. Pat. no. 6,092,690. The lid of the container 48 can be coupled to the body of the container 46 such that when the lid 48 is in the closed position it covers and / or seals the opening of the container. However, the lid of the container 48 can be removable from the container body 46. The container 44 can form a moisture impervious seal and thereby prevents the wipes 42 stored in the body of the container 46 from drying out. Illustrative packages are further described in U.S. Pat. num. 6,523,690; 6,550,634; 6,269,970; and 5,531, 325. The size of the lid of the package 48 may be suitable for inserting a second plurality of wipes within the package 42 (ie, a refillable package). The wipes 42 can be packaged in a wrapper. The wrapper may be made of a non-rigid material, impervious to moisture such as polymeric films, metallic papers, and the like. Wipes 42 packaged within a wrapper are commonly used to refill rigid containers; however, the wrapper may include a reclosable dispensing means for accessing the wipes 42 and removing one or more. Illustrative non-rigid containers having reclosable dispensing means are described in U.S. Pat. num. 6,604,651; 4,185,754; 3,982,659; and in European patent application no. EP0744357A1 entitled "Package for tissues comprising a flexible pouch and a re-usable dispensing device" (Tissue container comprising a flexible pouch and a reusable dispensing device). The wrapper may contain a window through which the caregiver can visually perceive the wipes 42 that are inside the wrapper without opening or breaking that wrapper. Within the context of this description, the wipes 42 are visually perceptible if the window can transmit light and an observer can differentiate the contents within the envelope. The window can be made of a substantially transparent material such that the caregiver can see and distinguish the wipes 42 contained within the wrapper. A suitable transparent material can be a polyethylene film or a film laminate such as a low density polyethylene (LDPE) film, a LDPE / linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) film laminate, a LDPE film laminate / medium density polyethylene (MDPE), a laminate of LDPE / high density polyethylene (HDPE) film or similar. In one embodiment, the wrapping window is located near the window of the box 12 and / or lid 14 in such a way that the caregiver can see the wipes 42 without opening the box 12, lid 14 and / or the wrapping. The box 12 may contain one or more educational accessories 60. The educational accessories 60 provide or offer to provide information, instructions, recommendations, advice, indications, training, guidance or advice. Educational accessories can be in various formats including pamphlets, cards, brochures, magazines, audio formats including compact discs, DVDs, computer compact discs, and the like. In one embodiment, the educational accessories 60 may be cards made of cover paper or raw material for cards and be printed with the relevant information. These cards may have a substantially rectangular shape although one or more sides may be curvilinear. While the card can be of any dimension, a suitable dimension is approximately 15.2 cm (6 inches) by 10.2 cm (4 inches). The educational accessories 60 may be inside an envelope 62 or other similar structure which may contain a plurality of educational accessories 60 joined together at least in the initial use of the box 12 provided for storing a product for the care of the baby 40. One of educational accessories 60 can be a later use accessory that instructs on the later use of box 12 to store a later item such as a souvenir related to the baby. The after-use accessory can inform the caregiver that the box 12 has a secondary use in addition to the initial use of storing and containing the baby care product (s) 40. The after-use accessory can provide ideas on the types of memories that a caregiver should keep such as photographs, birth certificates, handprints, footprints, hair strands, newborn identification bracelets, caretaker notes or reflections, clothing, boots, hats, and the like. Later use can instruct the caregiver on how to reconfigure the box to more effectively store memories related to the baby. The accessory for later use can also provide indications on how to organize, handle and effectively store the memories using the box. For example, the after-use accessory may recommend a caregiver to place one or more dividers in the box to improve the compartmentalization of memories. The after-use accessory can recommend to the caregiver the use of an index accessory as a way of classifying memories. Index attachments may contain a descriptive word of some generic category related to the baby (eg, "birth to 1 month"); "newborn", "baby", "1 to 3 years", etc .; "January", "February", etc.) and / or a blank area for the caregiver to personalize. In one mode, the index attachments may have some text or may be blank. In this modality, the index accessories can provide a specific space for the caregiver to personalize it. For example, index fixtures may have a specific space in which a caregiver can add the descriptive word of the category related to their baby. In addition, the index accessories can provide a specific space in which a caregiver can make a list of stored baby-related memories that are related to the index attachment. This index accessory facilitates the organization of memories. One of the educational accessories 60 can be an accessory related to a stage of development that provides information on one or more stages of the baby's development. The stages of development refer to the level of emotional and cognitive maturity and / or the physical abilities of an individual or a baby and include locomotion, mobility, motor skills and coordination. The stages of development can cover a wide range of the baby's development. An illustrative range covers the newborn child to the active child aged 1 to 3 years and includes five stages of development: prelocation, discovery, exploration, learning and training. A first stage of development could cover a phase of prelocomoción and include newborns who are in the stage of bonding with the caregiver, as well as other babies who do not move too much and whose level of activity could include more than lifting the head or roll on themselves. A second stage of development could cover a stage of discoveries that includes a crawling phase and includes curious children who are just starting to walk and who are sitting and exhibiting their mobility by sliding, rolling and crawling. A third stage of development could cover an exploration stage that includes the walking phase and includes children who start walking and whose level of activity includes standing, walking and running. A fourth stage of development could cover the learning phase and include children who start walking and who can do things on their own, such as getting dressed and developing the coordination that allows them to walk and run without losing their balance. A fifth stage of development could cover the training stage and include children who start walking and who go through toilet training, who try to be independent and, in general, who are in transition from baby to child. Clearly, other stages are contemplated; for example, other steps may overlap or constitute a subset of the steps mentioned above. U.S. Pat. no. 6,648,864 includes additional information related to the stages of the development of the babies. The stages of development may encompass or comprise other stages of the baby including, but not limited to, age ranges, weight ranges, size ranges, and the like.
Information related to the baby's development stage can include ideas about development, advice about care and practical advice. Ideas about development may include information that is related to the physical, behavioral, cognitive and / or mental development of a baby. For example, ideas about development can include information explaining the foreseeable physical characteristics that the baby will have at each stage of development, advice on more effective interactions based on the mental development of a baby and how to react to the behavior of a baby. Advice about care can include information related to food, sleep, health, diapering, skin care, and similar issues of baby care. An illustrative care advice can be a recommendation about the appropriate foods for each stage of development. The practical advice can include other diverse advice important for the stages of development, but that often are oriented more towards the responsibilities and activities of the caregiver. For example, practical advice appropriate to the stage of development encompassed by the prelocation may be information for a caregiver to know how to handle a first photo shoot to take portraits of the baby. Other practical advice may include topics such as recipes / meal ideas, tips on stress reduction and holiday management. One of the educational accessories 60 can be an accessory with product information. The accessory with product information can provide information related to the baby care product 40 initially stored inside the box. The product information may include information about the structure, design, materials, benefits and other characteristics of the product for the care of the baby 40. The product information may describe one or more technical benefits of the product for the care of the baby 40. For example, the technical benefits may include information related to a better diaper fit, a greater cleaning for a wipe or a greater absorbency of a bib. The product information may also provide preference data related to the baby care product 40. Such information may include statements that the product is preferred, recommended, selected or purchased by one or more individuals or groups of individuals (e.g. , "The Pediatricians' Choice." Product information may include information related to other baby care products that are not initially provided with case 10 or inside case 12. By For example, a box that initially stores a plurality of wipes and a plurality of diapers may have product information on related products such as ointments, powders, baby bottles, exchangers, and the like.Usually, both the baby care product provided initially with case 10 as information about other baby care products that are not included in the Case 10 are all manufactured, distributed and / or sold by a common entity (p. eg, a single person, company, group, society, etc.). The product information may be adapted to the stages of the baby's development, as discussed above. One of the educational accessories 60 can be an accessory of additional information. The accessory of additional information provides a means to obtain more information on the care of the baby. This information accessory provides instructions on how to obtain additional information. The indication may consist of completing and sending a postcard. The indication may include entering a Web site or calling a telephone number. The caregiver can receive the additional information by mail, telephone, email or through a Web page. Additional information about baby care may be information related to the later use of the box, with the stages of development of the baby and / or with the information of the product. Additional information about baby care can also include items such as promotional offers for items, additional samples, vouchers, discounts and the like. Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention wherein the box 12 without the lid is adapted for later use to store one or more memories related to the baby. The box 12 can be used to store a plurality of photographs 70. The divider 17 can be located in such a way as to maximize the space available for storing the photographs 70. As shown, the divider 17 can divide the box into two compartments; Each compartment has a width of approximately 15.2 cm (6") and a depth of approximately 10.2 cm (4") to store photographs of the same size. To organize the photographs 70 one or more educational accessories 60 can be used. For example, the index accessory can be used to organize photographs 70 in accordance with a descriptive word of some generic category related to the baby that may be printed on the accessory index or that the caregiver can write about the index attachment (for example, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, etc.) Other educational accessories 60 as an accessory on the development stage can be included in the photographs. The accessory of the development stage can be placed with the index accessory and / or photographs corresponding to the specific development stage. For example, the accessory of the development stage provided for the prelocation stage may be organized together with an index accessory and photographs that relate to this prelocation stage. This organization means that when a caregiver needs information about the stage of development provided by the accessory of the corresponding stage, he / she can access it more easily. In another embodiment, a case 10 of the present invention can be prepared in accordance with the disclosure presented above. The case 10 of the invention can be provided to a caregiver so that he can use that case 10 and interact with it. More specifically, the caregiver should have the opportunity to use the baby care products contained in that kit. In one embodiment, the case 10 has a sufficient amount of baby care products 40 to reach at least 24 hours depending on the usual patterns of use. In addition, the caregiver should have the opportunity to interact with the educational accessory (s) stored inside the box and / or with the box itself. The opportunity to interact with the box includes the possibility that the caregiver uses the box in accordance with the secondary use of storing at least one memory related to the baby. While the case 10 can be provided to the caregiver at any time, the case 10 is preferably delivered to the caregiver at the point of development of the baby most suitable for the baby care products 40 included in the case 10. For example, if the Case 10 contains a plurality of diapers 50 of the right size for a newborn, case 10 can be delivered to the caretaker at some time close to birth. Since most mothers give birth in a health care institution (eg, hospitals, women's centers, maternity wards), a case 10 containing diapers 50 of the right size for a newborn can be delivered to the mother, the father or another caregiver at some time during the stay of the mother or the baby in the institution. Case 10 can be delivered to the caregiver sometime near the birth of the baby.
Example A separate baby care kit that is preferred can be a case for the care of a newborn with a reusable box as a box of photographs. The box may comprise a box made of cardboard with dimensions of approximately 32.39 cm x 22.86 cm x 10.80 cm (12.75"x 9" x 4.25") (length x width x depth) .The box may be hexahedral with 5 rectangular faces - one bottom wall and four side walls The sixth side can be a cover also made of cardboard with the approximate dimensions of 33.02 cm x 23.50 cm x 5.72 cm (13"x 9.25" x 2.25") (length x width x depth). The lid may have a top surface and four tabs extending downwardly from the top surface. In the closed position, the lid can be coupled to the box such that each flange overlaps each side wall in a one-to-one relationship. The box and lid may be surrounded by a cardboard overwrap that provides a handle on one side of the box. The box can be divided by a divider into two compartments that have relatively the same volume. The divider can cover virtually the entire width and depth of the box. The two compartments obtained can be of the right size to store two rows of photographs of common size (for example, 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4"x6") or 8.89 cm x 12.70 cm (3.5"x 5")). In the initial use of the box, one compartment can store a reusable container of approximately 80 wipes. A suitable pack of wipes may be the pads of Pampers Lavender ™ baby wipes available from The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. In the initial use of the box, the other compartment can store a plurality of diapers. A plurality of suitable diapers can be a 20 unit pack of Pampers Newborn Swaddlers ™ available from The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. The box may contain an effective amount of decorative slips, fluff flakes or packaging material to keep the diapers and wipes relatively immobilized and protected during transport and storage. The box may also contain an envelope with various educational accessories inside. One or more accessories can instruct the caregiver about the later use of the box as a box of photographs. The accessory can describe how to orient the photographs within the compartment and how to use the index accessory (s) and / or baby development stages as the divisors of the photographs. One or more accessories can be index accessories that the caregiver can customize. One or more accessories can be accessories for stages of baby development. At least one accessory may be intended for each of the following stages of baby development: prelocation, discovery, exploration, learning and training. The box may contain an additional information accessory in the form of a postcard that the caregiver can return. The accessory of additional information may also provide a toll-free telephone number and / or a web address where additional information may be obtained. The box may contain a product information accessory that describes the wipes and diapers stored inside the box. The box can be delivered to the mother and / or father of a newborn at some time close to delivery. The box can be delivered during the stay of the mother or the newborn in a birth center and also at the time of discharge. All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the invention are incorporated herein by reference in their relevant part; The citation of any document should not be construed as an admission that they are part of a prior industry with respect to the present invention. While particular embodiments or individual features of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications may be made, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It has been intended, therefore, to cover in the appended claims all changes and modifications that are within the scope of the invention.